Maho kochon
Sterculia caribaea

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 30 m tall. The trunk is straight. It can be 60 cm across. The crown is rounded. The leaves are alternate. The flowers can be green, red or yellow.

Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lower mountain rainforest. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall above 1,500 mm.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, St Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts, seed

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds. The seed coat may need to be broken or cut to allow germination. Seeds need a temperature between 20-30°C.

Its other names

Local names

Bwa caca, Bwa cochon, Bwa mapou, Maho puant, Mahoe

Synonyms

Clompanus caribaea (R. Br.) Kuntze;